How to Cure Snoring With Aids That Keep the Mouth Shut

Snoring is the result of an obstruction of air movement through parts of the respiratory system that cause vibrations of the soft palate or the uvula. It can be caused by a number of factors, including a weakness of the throat that causes the throat to close, jaw tension, accumulated fat near the throat, nasal passage obstruction, or the tongue dropping back in the mouth as a result of sleeping on the back. While snoring can be indicative of a serious health condition, for less serious cases there are numerous products on the market designed to help curb it by keeping the mouth shut.

Things You'll Need

• Chin strap
• Chin cushion or pillow
• Chin-up strip

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Instructions

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  Use a chin strap or jaw supporter to prevent the lower jaw from dropping. One product on the market that does this is called "My Snoring Solution" (available at www.mysnoringsolution.com), a large elastic band worn vertically from below the jaw to the top of the head. The company claims that the device works by reducing the velocity of the air passing through the mouth, which softens the vibrations of the tissue and causes it to make less noise.

• 2

  Use a chin cushion or pillow to prevent your jaw from dropping during sleep. One product on the market is the Snore Stopper (available at www.snorestopper.com.au). This is a lightweight pillow that the company claims will prevent your airways from closing during sleep. There is a Velcro strip that attaches around the back of your neck to prevent it from falling off during the night.

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  Use an adhesive chin strip to prevent your mouth from opening during sleep. One company that specializes in these products is the Chin-Up Company (http://www.chinupstrip.com), which makes a U-shaped adhesive strip that fits on the chin and surrounds the sides of the mouth to help keep it closed during sleep. The Chin-Up Strip comes in various sizes and shapes and is available in variety packs so that each individual can find one that fits best and is the most effective.

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  See a doctor. If any of the above remedies are not effective, a doctor may be able to provide you with medical treatment options that are more effective than these simple devices. It might be wise to see a doctor even before taking any of the above steps, because snoring may be a symptom of a serious health disorder such as sleep apnea.